Itanagar, May 25 (UNI) In a major push towards economic growth and infrastructure development, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 6,357 crore with 16 investors during the two-day Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from May 23-24.
The MoUs were signed between the Secretary, Planning & Investment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and representatives of the investing companies. Key agreements with investors included: Agri-Biofuel Global Ltd for Rs 2,324 crore to convert agri-waste into aviation and maritime fuel; Developer Group India Pvt Ltd for afforestation and carbon credit monetization (Rs 1,760 crore), Beema Bamboo plantation for biofuel (Rs 570 crore), and trial plantation of Moso Bamboo (Rs 55 crore).
MoUs were also signed with Inlamobi Pvt Ltd for proposed investment of Rs 1,000 crore to establish European Blue Valley Fragrances & Flavours, Ayush Cluster; with Medhavi Group for an investment of Rs 178 crore to set up a Skill, Innovation & Tribal Entrepreneurship University at Ziro, expected to generate over 430 direct employment; with Farm Native Group for Rs 150 crore to establish a 250-bed super-speciality hospital, likely to create 900–1,100 direct and 1,000–1,500 indirect jobs.
Additionally, MoUs were also inked with Zedsoftpoint for an investment of Rs 150 crore in Data Centres, IT & ITeS; and Vishwakarma & Co for Rs 100 crore to develop a tourism-focused hotel in Ziro. Other MoUs focused on renewable energy, bamboo processing, herbal and turmeric product development, and promotion of spiritual and heritage tourism.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the Planning & Investment portfolio, witnessed the signing of the MoUs. He lauded the department’s proactive efforts and welcomed the investors, calling these MoUs a transformational moment for Arunachal Pradesh. "These investments reflect the growing confidence in Arunachal Pradesh’s potential and our commitment to inclusive and sustainable development," Mein stated.
The investments are expected to drive socio-economic growth, generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, and enhance sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, tourism, and technology in the state.
On the inaugural day of the summit, industry leaders including Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries), Gautam Adani (Adani Group), and Anil Agarwal (Vedanta) announced collective investment commitments exceeding Rs 1.55 lakh crore across the Northeast region, signaling strong private sector interest in the region’s development.
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